title: Surgical advances for implant placement in the maxillary posterior region.
abstract: Long-term studies have shown that maxillary posterior teeth are at greatest risk for periodontal breakdown and tooth loss. A variety of procedures have been developed to aid in restoring lost teeth in this region. These procedures offer a good alternative to many patients whose only other treatment option would have been a removable partial denture.
authors.affiliation: Institute for Advanced Dental Studies in Swampscott, MA, USA.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Hanratty
mesh_terms: D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000601:surgery; D008963:Molar; D013524:Surgical Flaps